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Chap 5: Confrontation

Daichi couldn't believe his luck… he was just on the search of Kuchiki Byakuya to wish him the best for his birthday and now he saw the one he wanted to have back for so long but was unable to, because the red-head just vanished.

He made his way to the table were the red-head stood and when he reached him he wanted to just hold him, to say him how sorry he was for that what happened but someone beat him…

"Get the fuck away from him asshole! How dare you come here! If you don't go immediately I swear I will kill you!" the blue-haired man threatened him.

Grimmjow couldn't believe this actually happened… He really thought they were safe here and that man wouldn't find Renji again.

And so he did the only thing that came to his mind and the only thing his boiling blood would allow him to do.

He was instantly on his feet and between the man and Renji before he could get a hold of his friend. Taking him by the collar he roared at him: "Get the fuck away from him asshole! How dare you come here! If you don't go immediately I swear I will kill you!"

Of course that earned him stares from other customers, but he didn't care as long as Renji was safe from him.

Suddenly there was a hand on his shoulder and upon turning he saw the red-head behind him shaking his head.

"He is a customer, let him go or the boss will be angry with you." he heard his friend say, but why? He thought Renji wanted him out of his life. So why was he defending that asshole? Figuring he could beat the shit out of the man later he released him with a shove against the nearest wall, but didn't budged from the position in front of his friend and crossed his arms on his chest.

All the while Byakuya just watched that display. He was very irritated… What business has his rival with those men? And what role played the red-head?

"It really is surprising to see you in such an establishment Daichi and somehow I think you are not here without reason." Byakuya spoke up; causing Pantera and Beast to turn in his direction, both sported very spooked faces.

"Yes I wanted to wish you the best for your Birthday Byakuya, but it seems I am not welcomed here." The dark blue-haired man made his way to the table and sat down, not once leaving the red-head with his eyes.

Grimmjow decided to sit down again, too; after all he had to make sure the guy wouldn't harass Renji.

"What is it I can bring you?" Renji asked in a very defeated tone, something that not only Grimmjow but Byakuya too bothered a great deal.

"I take a beer." Daichi said grinning like mad at the red-head, who made his way to the bar.

"I tell you if you dare to do anything you won't be so lucky like just now." Grimm hissed through gritted teeth at the newcomer.

"I don't know what you are talking about, but I have no further intentions than wishing my friend the best for his birthday." The way he said that caused a shiver to run down Grimm's spine, he didn't know what the man planned but he was sure it wasn't pleasant.

And with one last "Tch." Grimm's attention shifted to be brown-haired man sitting next to him, who leaned closer to him to whisper something into his ear: 'If you wish we can have sex another time… or your friend can come with us if that would make you feel better.' Grimmjow was really surprised that the man suggested something like this and honestly he totally forgot about his sex-date since Daichi came into the club.

'We might reschedule our sex-date, I think Beast won't be too good when we go home.' Grimm whispered back, really hating to cancel that glorious night, but not having a choice in the matter, his friend will be down again and he needed him, so yeah no choice for him here.

Sosuke just nodded his consent and resumed drinking his beer, all the while stroking both Grimmjow's and Gin's thighs.

When Renji reached the bar he was greeted by a very concerned looking Yumichika, who immediately asked if the red-head was okay. Renji, being Renji, didn't want to cause his friend more concern and just nodded 'okay'.

'Great and here I thought I made up my mind… and HE comes here. It still hurts, but what can I do? Oh yeah that cutie with the tea I can so forget… they seem to know each other so it would be awkward if I tried to hit on him. Great Abarai… just as all was going to be okay again your fucking ex pops up out of nowhere… What am I going to do now?' with those unsettling thoughts he made his way to the table to bring his ex-boyfriend his beer.

"Here's your beer, have fun." He said while turning until his wrist was grabbed.

"Wait, please. I didn't thought of seeing you ever again, so will you listen to me? I just want you to hear me out." Daichi tried to convince the man to listen, when he would succeed he could try to get him back… yeah that would be great, he really missed him.

"Daichi, seeing as we aren't friends, as you claimed, and I don't want you in our company you should probably go." Byakuya spoke up and glared at the offending intruder.

That surprised Renji a great deal, he really thought they were friends so it would be okay to speak with the raven-head? He was so confused…

"Why Byakuya I wanted to celebrate with you… " he said not once letting go of Renji's wrist.

"Let me go now or I call security and you can kiss the club good bye forever." Renji didn't know where that came from… but somehow deep within himself he just let go in that moment.

"So hostile… I don't remember you being like that…" Daichi sounded disappointed and let go of the wrist, he really wanted to stay so he could watch that beauty some more.

"Yeah? Here are some news for you: fuck you. And don't stare at me like that, there is no way I would ever listen to the crap you let out. I've got enough of that to last me thousands of lifetimes." Renji told him furious.

The other occupants of the table just stared at him… Grimmjow couldn't believe he heard just right… not a second ago his friend was down and now he was his wild self again? But that was just after the raven-head spoke up… Grimm sported now a shit eating grin and looked up at his friend, arms folding in front of his chest; he knew damn well what changed his friend.

Byakuya was really impressed by the man… not long ago he seemed really desperate, but now he was a display of confidence…

"Oh and stop looking at me like that asshole… you can fuck whoever you want, I don't need you." Renji said walking off.

"See… You should just go." Grimmjow said self-satisfied until Renji turned and looked straight into his eyes, wolfish grin splitting his face. "Actually I meant you." that caused some snickers at the table and a dumbfounded expression from Grimmjow, Daichi was the only one to not laugh.

"That was a sudden change, you know?" Yumichika told the red-head when he came back to the bar.

"Yeah… he has to know that I don't shed one single tear over him, well not anymore… and it seems the black-haired guy isn't even friends with him." Renji told him, grin still plastered on his face.

"Oh, so that one was the cause of your mood alteration?" the feather-face asked him.

"Hm yeah… but that doesn't change the fact, that I'm not in his league." The red-head replied.

"Ah never stopped us from dreaming though, ne?" Yumi smiled at him and Renji agreed with a nod.

"Say Daichi-san what business did you have with Beast?" Kisuke asked from under his hat, eyes searching for any hints the other would give him.

"Hm, is that really so important?" he countered.

"Apparently not, because obviously he doesn't want to be involved with you again." Byakuya said to his rival.

"Ah Byakuya that has yet to be decided." Daichi told him, their eyes met and somehow that took their rivalry to a whole new level; something Byakuya became just now aware of: They were now competing for the red-head.

"Aye… It seems I have to take my leave now, what a pity… We will see us again. Byakuya." Daichi said while looking threateningly at the raven-head, who in turn send his coldest death glare he could muster back.

"Wow what was that just now?" Grimm asked not really sure what that was all about.

"Nothing you should concern yourself with, seeing as you are not involved with me." Byakuya replied, watching the red-head and deciding, that he didn't hate him but desired to get know him.

"Ah looks like he is gone… I'll go back to them now, wave if something is up." Renji said and made his way back.

"Ah look who graces us with his presence." Grimmjow replied sarcastically.

"Ach shut up you… I'm just glad he is gone, hopefully he never returns." Renji said while sitting down next to Byakuya.

"I wouldn't bet on that… but what business was there between you?" Yoruichi asked him, curious what that was all about.

"Ah let's just say he is my ex-boyfriend… a really obsessed one at that." Renji said exhaling and taking a sip from a beer bottle that was in his reach.

But then he remembered that he didn't take one with him and thus it was the bottle of one of the customers, seeing as Grimm had his in his hands.

"You know that that wasn't your beer?" Grimm asked him nearly splitting his face with that grin of his.

"Uh yeah… that thought came to me just now… I'll bring a new one." Renji said while standing up.

"It's fine. You don't have to worry." Byakuya interrupted and took a sip from HIS beer; mind you Byakuya wasn't one to do such things but somehow he felt daring since Daichi's entrance.

"Okay, if it's fine with you then that's okay I guess." Renji replied giving him his friendliest smile.

Neither of the occupants noticed two figures looming over Pantera and Beast until it was too late and they both got hits on their heads that caused them an immediate headache.

"The fuck was that for?" they spoke in unison glaring at their offenders.

"Asshole you said you would watch the show!" Hisagi said, badly wanting to choke the red-head.

"Same goes for you asshole! Always harassing me and now you pay not even a second of your attention to me!" Ichigo said.

"Calm down guys we can explain. Daichi was here… so yeah we kinda got carried away, you know? And if you don't believe me ask them." Renji said, rubbing his head.

"Hm yeah I believe you Pretty Boy already told us when were there to search for you."Ichigo said and took place next to Grimmjow, he really hoped the blue-haired dumbass wouldn't grope him; after all he had that brown-haired guy on his other side. Shuuhei took place next to Renji, making him come closer to Byakuya, for whom it became immediately some degrees hotter.

And like that the night took its curse…

They drank one after the other, luckily for Renji that was the only table in his section that was still occupied so no need for him to be that sober.

After some hours they were totally wasted, well all expect Byakuya who tried to be as sober as he could be.

And so when they departed and wanted to go their own ways, Grimm going with Aizen and Gin, Renji whispered something into Byakuya's ear, which caused his eyes to widen.

yeah took me some time xD I was occupied with my "Monkey" story :)

That chap is somewhat shorter then usual but I hope you don't mind. I'll try to get back to this story as often as I can ^^

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